September 1, 2022

We have two new drama series for you to explore! Guilt Season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off, and The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family which is uniquely told from the perspective of the Boleyn family. And on the historical front, we explore the life of baseball great Roberto Clemente, whose life was just as exceptional off the field.

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

 

Now on to the shows

Guilt, Season 2

Guilt, Season 2

The contemporary dramedy continues with riveting plot twists and a strong vein of dark humor. When disgraced lawyer Max McCall is released from prison, he finds himself entwined in a gripping new story with characters old and new as they battle the consequences of their actions amidst shocking new developments. Binge Now.

 

 

 

The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family

The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family

Discover the scandalous rise and fall of the Boleyns in this epic three-part series. Get immersed in this story of love, betrayal, and obsession told from the unique perspective of the Boleyn family. Watch Now.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Roberto Clemente

American Experience: Roberto Clemente

Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente was an exceptional baseball player and humanitarian whose career sheds light on more significant issues of immigration, civil rights, and cultural change. Unfortunately, he would die in a tragic plane crash in 1972. Watch Now.

 

 

 

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Two celebrities hit the road in classic cars for a tour through Great Britain with two antique experts by their sides. They search the local stores for treasures, competing to see who can turn a 200-pound budget into a small fortune. Packed with British history, this is a fun series. Binge Now.

 

 

 

 


 

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Apple Tree Yard

Apple Tree Yard

What could have brought a law-abiding woman into court accused of complicity in a violent crime and about to be exposed in a highly damaging and compromising lie? Adapted from the best-selling novel, this is a tense, provocative mini-series about a respected female scientist and the single impulsive act that leads to her standing trial for murder. Premieres September 8. Watch the preview.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

September 15, 2022

We have a gritty new police drama from the U.K. that has just been added to our library! The series focuses on three detectives with distinctive working styles. What makes it unique is that the entire series is unscripted. Instead, the cast receives a loose plot outline, and the actors improvise the dialogue while in character. Suspects is a massive hit across the water, and all five seasons are available in Passport. In addition, we have two new historical programs, and one suspenseful drama starring Emma Watson recommended below. 

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

 

Now on to the shows

Suspects

Suspects Seasons 1-5

Set in London, the series follows DS Jack Weston, DC Charlie Steele, and their senior DI Martha Bellamy of the Greater London Police while they investigate different types of cases. Their cases include murders, attempted murders, missing people, drug overdoses, child abuse, and sex crimes. Binge Now.

 

 

 

 

Rise of the Bolsonaros

Rise of the Bolsonaros

This feature-length documentary about the controversial president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, tells the story of his extraordinary rise from relative obscurity to the ultimate seat of South American power. Watch Now.

  

 

 

 

 

 

The Sinking of the Laconia

The Sinking of The Laconia

In September 1942, a German-U boat fired on and sank a British Troop carrier, The Laconia. As the U-boat Captain listened to the cries of the drowning passengers, he realized the ship had been carrying civilians and took a course of action to save lives. Watch Now.

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Tree Yard

Apple Tree Yard

Yvonne Carmichael’s conventional world spirals into chaos when a chance encounter leads to an impulsive affair with a charismatic stranger. Adapted from the best-selling novel, this is a tense, suspenseful mini-series starring Emma Watson. Binge Now.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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The U.S. and the Holocaust

The U.S. and the Holocaust

Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibition and supported by its historical resources, The U.S. and the Holocaust examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States and race laws in the American south. A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein. Premieres September 18. Watch the preview.

 

 


 

September 29, 2022

This week we feature Ken Burns' latest documentary series, The U.S. and the Holocaust. Co-produced by Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, the historic series takes an in-depth look at America's troubling response to the Holocaust. Says historian Deborah Lipstadt: "It's not one of the things that will go down in the long annals of good things America did." But, as with all Ken Burns productions, this series is an honest, accurate look at the past which ultimately helps define our actions in the future. In addition, we have two new dramas, Van Der Valk, Season 2, and Exile, and we take a look back at one of our favorite series, Victoria.

- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer

 

Now on to the shows

The U.S. and the Holocaust

The U.S. and the Holocaust

Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibition and supported by its historical resources, The U.S. and the Holocaust examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States and race laws in the American south. Watch Now.

 

 

 

Van der Valk

Van Der Valk Season 2

Gritty crime drama Van der Valk returns to Passport for Season 2. Dutch detective Piet Van der Valk (Marc Warren) and his police team face high-profile cases and gruesome mysteries that immerse them in modern Amsterdam's contrasting worlds. Binge Now.

 

 

 

 

 

Exile

Exile

Tom Ronstadt is a successful London journalist whose world has fallen apart. He returns to his hometown to find his father in the grip of Alzheimer's. Tom begins to unravel the mystery that drove him away all those years ago, unaware that he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal secrets he could never have imagined. Binge Now.

 

 

 

Victoria

Victoria

In spite of reigns more than 50 years apart, Queen Victoria and Elizabeth found themselves in the unique position of balancing commitment to duty, while coming of age. While this lush series portrays Victoria as the more lighthearted romantic cousin, the striking similarities cannot be denied. There’s no better time to queue up Season 1 of Victoria and lose yourself in the series' lavish set design, sumptuous costuming, and the captivating love story between Victoria and Prince Albert. Binge Now.

 

 

 


 

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Suspects

Magpie Murders

A beguiling murder mystery with a solution that will both astonish and shock viewers, the plot of Magpie Murders revolves around the character Susan Ryeland, an editor who is given an unfinished manuscript of author Alan Conway's latest novel, but has little idea it will change her life. Premieres Sunday, October 16. Watch the preview.